Panasonic SA-HE70 User Manual

AV Control Receiver

Operating Instructions

Model No. SA-HE70

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

RQT6193-P

P

AUDIO

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................2

Supplied accessories

................................................................3

The remote control

....................................................................3

Troubleshooting guide

...........................................................16

Specifications

...........................................................................17

Maintenance

..............................................................................17

Warranty (U.S.A.)

.....................................................................18

Product Service

........................................................................18

Servicenter List (U.S.A.)

.........................................................19

Listening caution

....................................................Back cover

Equipment connections

6

Speaker connections

4

Settings

8

Step 1

Basic operations

10

Before use

Reference

PC

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Before use

Others

Reference

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Control guide ............................................................................12

Presetting

...................................................................................14

Other settings

...........................................................................14

Making a recording

..................................................................15

Using outdoor antennas

........................................................15

Others

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

TV

EFFECT LEVEL

DISC
DECK 1/2

/

VIDEO

TV

VCR

DVD

TAPE CD

TUNER/BAND

DIRECT TUNING/

321

DISC ENTER

6

54

≥10/ENTER

9087

ENTER

//

/

SOUND MODE

SFC

CH

VOLUME

POWER

MENU

8

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKERS

+–

TEST

MUTING

+–

PHONES

- HELP
– RESET

wq

SFC MODE

- BAND
– FM MODE

MEMORY

DSP

DOLBY

SOUND MODE

PRO LOGIC 2

TUNING

PRESET

2

1

DOWN UP

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

BASS/TREBLE

BALANCE L R

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD 6CH INPUTSUBWOOFERTAPE MONITOR

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety

1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type

described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.

2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug
where one blade is wider than the other. This safety feature
ensures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one
way. If the plug doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug
still doesn’t fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

3. Power cord protection—Route the AC power supply cord so
that it will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against it. Never take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands.
Always grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and
disconnecting it.

4. Overloading—When connecting the AC power supply cord, be
careful not to overload the household AC outlet, extension cord,
or outlet from any other device as this can result in fire or electric
shock.

5. Nonuse periods—Turn the unit off when it is not in use. Unplug
the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a
long time. Unplug the unit during lightning storms.

6. Attachments and accessories—Use only the attachments and
accessories recommended in these operating instructions.

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed
below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

Installation

4. Outdoor antenna grounding—If you connect an outdoor

antenna, ground the antenna system to protect against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990, provides information
about grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. Refer to this diagram.

Environment

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

1. Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near water, such as
near a bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements.

2. Heat—Situate the unit away from heat sources, such as
radiators.
Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5°C (41°F) or rise
above 35°C (95°F).

3. Power lines—Take care when setting up an outdoor antenna
that it is not near overhead power lines, electric lights, or
electrical circuits, and that there is no danger of the antenna
falling on power lines, electric lights, or electrical circuits. When
installing an outdoor antenna, take extreme care not to touch
such power lines or circuits, as contact with them can be fatal.

Placement

1. Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives proper

ventilation. Do not install in a confined space such as a
bookcase or cabinet. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance
from the rear of the unit. To prevent the risk of electric shock or
fire due to overheating ensure curtains and other materials do
not obstruct the unit’s ventilation.

2. Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do not get into
the unit. Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust,
mechanical vibration, and shock.

3. Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment and devices
that generate strong magnetic fields.

4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.

5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

6. Carts and stands—Use the unit only with carts

and stands recommended by the manufacturer.
Move carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces can cause carts to
overturn.

7. Wall and ceiling mounting—Do not mount the unit on walls or
ceilings unless specified in the instructions.

Maintenance

(See page 17 for details.)

Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.

Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by

qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance; or

(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other
servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper
working condition.

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Please check and identify
the supplied accessories.

1 AC power supply cord

(RJA0065-A)

1 AM loop antenna set

(RSA0012)
(AM loop antenna,
antenna holder, screw)

Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.

1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0006-L)

2 Batteries

1 Remote control

(EUR7702KE0)

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Before use

Others

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.

Reference

CAUTION

Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat
radiation vents in any way. In particular, do not place tape decks
or CD/DVD players on this unit as heat radiated from it can
damage your software.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi­cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap­pliance.

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

(R6, AA, UM-3)

Batteries

¡Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
¡Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

¡Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from

dust.

¡Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct

sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

POWER

SPEAKERS

SFC MODE

DOWN UP

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

DVD 6CH INPUTSUBWOOFERTAPE MONITOR

BASS/TREBLE

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BALANCE L R

DIGITAL INPUT

PHONES

- HELP
– RESET

- BAND
– FM MODE

MEMORY

TUNING

PRESET

DSP

SOUND MODE

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC 2

8

2wq1

TV

TUNER/BAND

VCR

TAPE CD

DVD

AUDIO

321

6

≥10/ENTER

54

9087

DIRECT TUNING/
DISC ENTER

Remote control signal sensor

Transmission window

Use

The remote control

7 meters (23 feet)

Supplied accessories

Refer to the separate booklet, “Remote Control
Operation Guide”, for remote control operation
details.

(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).

4

1

3

2

L
R

L
R

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

FM

ANT

AM

ANT

GND

LOOP

EXT

75Ω

DIGITAL IN

TAPE

S-VIDEO

TV

OPTICAL1

(TV)

REC

(OUT)

PLAY

(IN)

OPTICAL2

(DVD)

MONITOR

OUT

TV

CD

MONITOR

OUT

CENTER

SUR

RO

UND

SUBWOOFER

L

R

TV

IN

VCR

VCR

DVD/DVD 6CH

SPEAKERS
HAUT-PARLEURS

AC IN

∼

AC

OUTLET

SUBWOOFER

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

FRONT

OUT

OUT

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

6-8Ω

6-8Ω

6-8Ω

EACH SPEAKER

CHAQUE

EACH SPEAKER
CHAQUE

R L

R L

TV

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Speaker connections

Step

1

2 3 4

Placement of speakers

Connecting speakers

Other connections are possible depending on your speaker system.
See your speaker system’s operating instructions for details.

The front, center, and surround speakers should be
placed at approximately the same distance from the
seating area. The angles in the diagram are
approximate.

A

B

C

D

E

F

Active subwoofer

Monaural connection cable

SPEAKERS
HAUT-PARLEURS

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

6-8Ω

6-8Ω

6-8Ω

EACH SPEAKER

CHAQUE

EACH SPEAKER
CHAQUE

R L

R L

SUBWOOFER

OUT

INPUT

F

Subwoofer

Front speakers – Impedance: 6–8 Ω

AB

Right Left

Speaker cableSpeaker cable

Turn off the receiver before connecting the speakers.

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Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

Front speakers (A left B right)

Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that
there is good coherency between the picture and sound.

Center speaker (C)

Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker at
the seating area.

Surround speakers (D left E right)

Place slightly behind the seating area, about one meter (3 feet)
higher than ear level.

Subwoofer (F)

The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a
reasonable distance from the TV.
Note that some experimentation can yield the smoothest low
frequency performance. Placement near a corner can increase the
apparent output level, but can result in unnatural bass.

Cable Speaker terminals Note

Speaker cable

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Before use

Others

Reference

D

Do not short
circuit.

Speaker cable

Twist the wire

SPEAKERS
HAUT-PARLEURS

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

6-8Ω

6-8Ω

6-8Ω

EACH SPEAKER

CHAQUE

EACH SPEAKER
CHAQUE

R L

R L

SPEAKERS
HAUT-PARLEURS

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

6-8Ω

6-8Ω

6-8Ω

EACH SPEAKER

CHAQUE

EACH SPEAKER
CHAQUE

R L

R L

Center speaker – Impedance: 6–8 Ω

C

Surround speakers – Impedance: 6–8 Ω

Right Left

ED

Speaker cable

Speaker cable

L
R

L

R

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

FM

ANT

AM

ANT

GND

LOOP
EXT

75Ω

DIGITAL IN

TAPE

S-VIDEO

TV

OPTICAL1

(TV)

REC

(OUT)

PLAY

(IN)

OPTICAL2

(DVD)

MONITOR

OUT

TV

CD

MONITOR

OUT

CENTER

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

L

R

TV

IN

VCR

VCR

DVD/DVD 6CH

SPEAKERS
HAUT-PARLEURS

AC IN

∼

AC

OUTLET

SUBWOOFER

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

FRONT

OUT

OUT

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

6-8Ω

6-8Ω

6-8Ω

EACH SPEAKER

CHAQUE

EACH SPEAKER
CHAQUE

R L

R L

TV

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Equipment connections

TV, VCR and DVD player

Stereo connection cable

White (L)
Red (R)

Video connection cable

Changing the digital input settings

You can change the input settings for the digital
terminals if necessary. Note the equipment you have
connected to the terminals, then change the settings (

\

pages 8 and 9).

Step

1

2

3 4

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

L

R

DVD/DVD 6CH

IN

IN

FRONT

DVD player

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT
(SURROUND L, R)

AUDIO OUT
(CENTER, SUBWOOFER)

AUDIO OUT
(FRONT L, R)

VCR

OUT

VCR

IN

IN

OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

TV or monitor

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

TV

MONITOR

OUT

IN

TV

Connect to FRONT L, R if your
DVD player does not have 6
channel output.

Note

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL1

(TV)

OPTICAL2

(DVD)

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating
instructions.

¡Do not bend the optical fiber cable.
¡Turn off all components before making any connections.
¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (\page 10).
¡Use analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded

on this unit and to record a source (\pages 10 and 15).

Note

The S-VIDEO
terminals

Connections through
these terminals provide
higher quality pictures
than through the video
terminal.

Video signals input into
the VIDEO terminals
cannot be output from
S-VIDEO terminals or
vice versa.

Note

Satellite receiver
etc.

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL1

(TV)

OPTICAL2

(DVD)

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT